Chapter 39 · Plastics and articles thereof · Section 7
HS Code 3901.90
Other
Heading 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 3901.90
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901.90.10 | Elastomeric | Free | - | 20% | kg |
| 3901.90.55 |
Other > Ethylene copolymers 1 statistical line (10-digit)
|
6.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 43% | kg |
| 3901.90.90 |
Other > Other |
6.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 2.2¢/kg +33.5% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3901.90
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3901 90 30 | Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35 % or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3901 90 80 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3901 90 00 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3901.90
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3901 90 00 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 30 00 | Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a terpolymer of ethylene with isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid; A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight 35 % or less of styrene, in one of the forms mentioned in note 6(b) to this chapter | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 10 | For cavity filling, for use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 53 | Copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid (CAS RN 9010-77-9) with -|an acrylic acid content of 18,5|% or more but not more than 49,5|% by weight (ASTM D4094), and -|a melt flow rate of 10g/10|min (MFR 125|°C/2.16|kg, ASTM D1238) or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 55 | Zinc or sodium salt of an ethylene and acrylic acid copolymer, with:<br> <br><br><br>- an acrylic acid content of 6 % or more but not more than 50 % by weight, and<br> <br><br><br>- a melt flow rate of 1g/10 min or more at 190 °C/2.16 kg (measured using ASTM D1238)<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 67 | Copolymer made exclusively from ethylene and methacrylic acid monomers in which the methacrylic acid content is 11 % by weight or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 73 | Mixture containing by weight<br> <br><br><br>- 80 % or more, but not more than 94 % of chlorinated polyethylene (CAS RN 64754-90-1) and<br> <br><br><br>- 6 % or more, but not more than 20 % of styrene-acrylic copolymer (CAS RN 27136-15-8)<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 75 | Terpolymer of ethylene, isobutyl acrylate and methacrylic acid (CAS RN 37433-35-5), in the form of pellets | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 85 | Terpolymer of ethylene, n-butyl acrylate and carbon monoxide (CAS RN 61843-70-7) in the form of pellets | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 91 | Ionomer resin consisting of a salt of a copolymer of ethylene with methacrylic acid | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 92 | Chlorosulphonated polyethylene | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 93 | Copolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate and carbon monoxide, for use as a plasticizer in the manufacture of roof sheets | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 94 | Mixtures of A-B block copolymer of polystyrene and ethylene-butylene copolymer and A-B-A block copolymer of polystyrene, ethylene-butylene copolymer and polystyrene, containing by weight not more than 35 % of styrene | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 97 | Chlorinated polyethylene, in the form of powder | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3901 90 80 99 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3901
The subheadings immediately before and after 3901.90 in chapter 39.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3901.90.
What is HS code 3901.90?
HS code 3901.90 covers: Other. It belongs to chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3901.90?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 6.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 3901.90?
The UK extends 3901.90 to 16 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3901900000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.